It is hard to believe that it has been a month since this happened. The whole thing is kind of a blur, but as I look back I can't help but feel fortunate to have Chris recovering as she is. Since my last post, already a week ago, not too much has changed. She still has lots of pain in her back, hips, and legs and is still taking the pain meds although she's trying not to during the day.
We have now been to physical therapy twice. The first time was more of an evaluation, with some light stretching, and the second time was more light stretching (all while lying down) and some leg lifts, and massage. Both times she wanted to walk from the parking lot to the building instead of me borrowing the wheelchair, and that was pretty low and slow, but I consider it to be a positive that she was able to do so. And she thought the physical therapy helped. We go again on Tuesday and Thursday next week.
We also see the neurosurgeon Thursday morning so I am compiling a list of questions, and we'll see what his thoughts are about her pain and also her lack of concentration. That could be the pain meds, but she says aside from making the pain less she doesn't feel dopey or sleepy when she takes the meds, so I don't know. We'll also have to get a new prescription from him for pain and we are going to suggest something less potent and see if that helps. On Monday we'll call the cardiologist we were referred to while in the hospital. She wanted to see Chris at three weeks after release to follow up on the rapid Afibs that occurred twice while she was inpatient.
Chris does feel better about getting around the house on her own some, so she is not totally in bed or on the couch, and I do think getting around a bit is good for her both physically and mentally. We continue to be thankful for everyones concern. The house is looking like an arboretum and I am getting fat from the meals friends have prepared for us. And all of the cards...just unbelievable. Thank you all again.
Will let you know what the doc says.
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